Become an Expert Backyard Biologist

Did you know…? YOU are a scientist!! This month, we will be exploring the life that exists in our very own backyards! Join us in exploring and asking questions about the plants and insects that live in North Carolina with us!

Don’t forget to participate in our Backyard Biologist social media challenge to win cool prizes. Good luck!

Backyard Biologist Activities

LESSON

LEARN ALL ABOUT THE PLANTS AND INSECTS THAT LIVE IN YOUR BACKYARD, AT YOUR SCHOOL, AT THE PARK, ON THE PLAYGROUND, OR EVEN INSIDE YOUR HOUSE.

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OBSERVE

EXPLORE THE WORLD OF INSECTS IN YOUR BACKYARD WITH OUR HANDS-ON FIELD TRACKING ACTIVITY

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ACTIVITY

IF YOU OR AN ADULT HAVE A SMARTPHONE OR TABLET, DOWNLOAD THE iNATURALIST APP TO HELP YOU IDENTIFY PLANTS AND INSECTS THAT YOU CAN TAKE PICTURES OF!

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RESOURCE

WATCH THIS VIDEO ON THE LIFE CYCLE OF A BUTTERLY!

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TEST

PUT YOUR BACKYARD BIOLOGIST SKILLS TO THE TEST.

Backyard Biologist Test 

Backyard Biologist Test Answers 

OPTIONAL

SEE WHAT ALL OF THE BUZZ IS ABOUT! ENTER OUR SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGE AND WIN PRIZES

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Keep Exploring!

Landformers

Need more Bite Size SO? Explore this month’s other Bite Size SO theme.

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Monthly Schedule

Plan Ahead! See what themes we will be exploring the rest of the season.

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Social Media Challenges

Don’t forget to participate in our monthly social media challenges to win cool prizes!

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